Question 1

what is the definition or description of: erytab (erythromycin) allergy?

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Erytab allergy: Erytab (erythromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of  bacterial infections.
Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: emycin (erythromycin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Emycin allergy: Emycin (erythromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic that is used in the treatment of  bacterial infections. Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 3

erythromycin allergy symptoms?

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The usual culprits: The causes of allergy are many but the symptoms are predictable & limited. Hives, swelling of hands, feet, eyelids & lips called angioedema, breathing issues due to windpipe swelling or asthma & GI symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain & diarrhea. Since Erythromycin commonly causes GI symptoms it's hard to tell if this is allergy or intolerance when skin or breathing symptoms are absent.

Question 4

how did i get erythromycin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: We do not know why a specific substance, drug or product will cause an allergic reaction in a given person.  It is obviously a sensitivity of their immune system and of course requires exposure to the agent which in your case was erythromycin.

Question 5

erythromycin allergy. what are alternatives?

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Excellent choices: But it depends on the bacteria being treated. For streptococcal tonsillitis penicillin & Amoxicillin are excellent choices. Your physician will make the appropriate choice based upon (1) any other antibiotic allergies or intolerances that you have (2) the infection being treated and (3) potential interactions with other drugs that you take for other conditions.

Question 6

my son has pink eye, not sure if from allergies or bacterial does he need erythromycin drops or can i treat at home, how do i treat? can you call in a prescription to treat this?

Accepted Answer

BacterialConjunctivi: He may have Bacterial Conjunctivitis and needs to be examined to confirm that and if he needs Antibiotic Drops or ointment.We can not call in prescription

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) allergy?

Accepted Answer

EryPed allergy: EryPed (erythromycin ethyl succinate) is an antibiotic medication. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. 
 For potential adverse effects see:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/eryped-side-effects.html

Question 8

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 9

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 10

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

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